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Celebrate our nation’s Independence Day, Ranch-style! Gather your family for a day of outdoor activities in the fresh mountain air and summer sunshine.
Holiday events are reserved for and complimentary for lodging guests and The Ranches owners only.
Thursday, July 4
Reserve your spot for Daily Activities like morning yoga on the lawn, a wagon ride, guided hikes and more!
All Day Lawn Games | Heck’s Lawn
11 AM – 12:30 PM Beekeeping Experience | Meet at Zach’s Mercantile
2-4 PM | Savor Summer Cooking Demo & Workshop | Yager House
11:30 AM-12:30 PM, 2:30-3:30 PM | Kids Pony Rides | Heck’s Lawn | Closed-Toe Shoes Required
12-3 PM | Live Music – Hunker Down | Heck’s Lawn
5:30 PM | Horse Jingle | For best viewing, gather at Cabin Loop or Upper Pond
Friday, July 5
Reserve your spot for Daily Activities like morning yoga on the lawn, a wagon ride, guided hikes and more!
6-9 PM | Live Music | Heck’s Tavern
7-9 PM | Elevated S’mores | Heck’s Patio
Saturday, July 6
Reserve your spot for Daily Activities like morning yoga on the lawn, a wagon ride, guided hikes and more!
9-10:30 AM, 1-2:30 PM | Horse Painting | Cabin Creek Stables | Closed-Toe Shoes Required, Ages 4 & Up
11 AM – 3 PM | Petting Zoo | Heck’s Lawn
12-3 PM | 4th of July BBQ | Heck’s Patio
12-5 PM | Lawn & Carnival Games | Heck’s Lawn
12-3 PM | Live Music – Hunker Down | Heck’s Lawn
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 2:30-3:30 PM | Kids Pony Rides | Heck’s Lawn | Closed-Toe Shoes Required
4 PM | Pie Eating Contest | Heck’s Lawn
5:30 PM | Horse Jingle | For best viewing, gather at Cabin Loop or Upper Pond
7-9 PM | Elevated S’mores | Heck’s Patio
Sunday, July 7
Reserve your spot for Daily Activities like morning yoga on the lawn, a wagon ride, guided hikes and more!
6-9 PM | Live Music | Heck’s Tavern
7-9 PM | Elevated S’mores | Heck’s Patio